Thu, Jan 7, 2010
Detectives looking for missing Everett woman
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of 35-year-old Sherry A. Harlan of Everett to call the Sheriff’s tip line at 425-388-3845.
Swedish Medical Center Announces its Search for the Oldest “Swedish” Baby
Jan. 6, 2010 – Were you born at Swedish Medical Center 100 years ago? If so, you could be the “oldest baby” born at the hospital, and if you are, the nurses and doctors at Swedish want to meet you.
9th Circuit appeals bench would allow prison inmates to vote
Washington’s longtime constitutional ban on voting by felons has been tossed out by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
It’s your call: stay on hold or we’ll call you back
Heading into the busiest time of year for Washington’s unemployment-claims call center, the Employment Security Department has added a telephone service that gives customers the option of being called back instead of waiting on hold, without losing their place in line.
Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks Volunteers for Two Open Positions
The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking volunteers to fill two open positions on the Governor-appointed member organization
AG McKenna: Take action to protect victims of state’s most dangerous criminals
Bipartisan group of legislators join McKenna’s call to get tough on domestic abusers, criminals who exploit children or seniors
Wed, Jan 6, 2010
A Pre-Session Plea to WA Lawmakers from Seniors
Short-term budget cuts will cause long-term damage to Washington's most vulnerable citizens, according to a coalition of advocates for an overhaul of the state revenue system.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010
Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
Washington State Noxious Weed Board to consider two rule changes at January 11 public hearing
Homicide January 3, 2010
Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide in the Lynnwood area of unincorporated Snohomish County.
Everett Police Investigate Overnight Homicide
The Everett Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating an apparent homicide in the 3000 block of Lombard Avenue.
Detectives Investigate Officer Involved Shooting
On December 31, 2009, at approximately 1:17 a.m. deputies from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 20200 block of Bothell Everett Highway for the report of a disturbance at the Archstone Apartments.
County helps secure funds for affordable housing
Snohomish County has helped Senior Services of Snohomish County receive more than $2.4 million in low-interest loans from the state’s Housing Trust Fund to help build or buy up to 130 new affordable-housing units.
Census Bureau Takes Its Show on the Road
Washingtonians are being asked to stand up and be counted, as part of the 2010 national census.
Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Internet Captions Mean Better Access for WA Deaf Community
Most web sites that feature videos do not offer closed captioning, although a bill in Congress would require it.
FAA agrees to third public hearing on commercial air
The FAA has asked that we change our news release to reference the fact that these are public hearings rather than public meetings.
Wed, Dec 30, 2009
New WA Payday Loan Limits Take Effect Jan. 1
Tue, Dec 29, 2009
Feds Double Funding for N.W. Forest Road Repairs
The U.S. Forest Service in Washington and Oregon is getting twice the normal amount of funding for road and trail repairs in the coming year. The two states will share just over $19 million - and the agency says that's enough to pick up the pace on an enormous backlog of road maintenance on national forest land.
EPA Takes First Stab at Curbing Big-Ship Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced new rules for curbing pollution from the largest oceangoing ships, to protect U.S. port cities from unhealthy smog conditions.
Bald Eagles return to winter habitat
View and learn about Bald Eagles along the Skagit River
Health Care Bill Contains Key Cost-Cutting Provisions Championed By Cantwell
Cantwell votes ‘aye’ as Senate passes historic health care legislation
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